Utah Basketball Closes Regular Season Against Baylor

Utes look to build momentum ahead of Big 12 Tournament

Mar. 5, 2026 at 7:55pm

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The Utah men's basketball team will wrap up its regular season schedule on Saturday with a matchup against Baylor in Waco, Texas. The Utes (10-20, 2-15 Big 12) are locked into the No. 16 seed for the upcoming Big 12 Tournament, while the Bears (15-15, 5-12 Big 12) are hoping to build some late-season momentum.

Why it matters

This game represents the final tune-up for both teams before the Big 12 Tournament. Utah is looking to gain some confidence heading into the postseason, while Baylor wants to end the regular season on a high note after a disappointing campaign.

The details

Utah will lean heavily on its dynamic backcourt duo of Terrence Brown and Don McHenry, who combine to account for nearly 50% of the team's scoring. Brown is just 2 points away from reaching the 600-point threshold for the season, a feat accomplished by only a handful of Utah players in the modern era. On the other side, Baylor will counter with its own potent scoring tandem of Cameron Carr and Tounde Yessoufou, who make up 44.6% of the Bears' total points.

  • The game is scheduled for Saturday, March 7 at 3 p.m. MT.
  • Utah locked up the No. 16 seed for the Big 12 Tournament with its loss to Colorado and Kansas State's win over West Virginia on Tuesday.

The players

Terrence Brown

Utah's high-scoring guard, who is chasing down a couple of major milestones as he wraps up his first season with the Utes.

Don McHenry

Utah's second-leading scorer, who is 14 points away from reaching the 2,000-point mark for his career.

Cameron Carr

Baylor's leading scorer, averaging 18.9 points per game and ranking 6th in the Big 12.

Tounde Yessoufou

Baylor's second-leading scorer, averaging 17.7 points per game and ranking 9th in the Big 12.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

What’s next

The winner of the West Virginia vs. UCF game on Saturday will determine Utah's opponent in the first round of the Big 12 Tournament.

The takeaway

This game represents the final opportunity for both Utah and Baylor to build momentum heading into the postseason. The Utes are looking to gain confidence, while the Bears want to end the regular season on a high note after a disappointing campaign.